Westropp History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

Early Origins of the Westropp family

The surname Westropp was first found in Yorkshire where "the family claim descent from John Westropp, son of Edward Westropp, temp. King John. " 1 Edward's son John Westropp held a manor at Brompton near Northallerton in that shire. The manor was in Brompton, Pickering-lyth. Brompton is "said to have been the residence of the kings of Northumberland; and on an eminence called Castle Hill, are the foundations of an ancient castle, about half a mile from which is Gallows' Hill, the place of execution for criminals within the barony. " 2

Early History of the Westropp family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Westropp research. Another 51 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1630 is included under the topic Early Westropp History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Westropp Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Westropp, Westrop, Westhorp, Westthorp, Westthorpe, Westhorpe, Westrupp, Westrup, Westhrop and many more.

Early Notables of the Westropp family

Distinguished members of the family include

Thomas Johnson Westropp the celebrated antiquary and historian

Migration of the Westropp family to Ireland

Some of the Westropp family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 46 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Westropp migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Westropp Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

John Westropp, aged 50, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Star Queen" 3
Thomas Westropp, aged 14, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Star Queen" 3
Sarah Westropp, aged 15, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Star Queen" 3

Contemporary Notables of the name Westropp (post 1700) +

Sir Thomas Westropp MacMahon (1813-1892), 3rd Baronet, Irish Major-General, eldest son of General Sir Thomas MacMahon

The Westropp Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Post funera virtus
Motto Translation: Virtue survives death.

Citations +

Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
South Australian Register Monday 1st January 1855. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Star Queen 1854. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/starqueen1854.shtml